When in December are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Kansas is December 5 and December 6, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 5 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Kansas
December 2026 5K Races in Kansas
Every 5K in Kansas in December 2026, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 5K races in December 2026
When in December
The December Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 5 and December 6, with 3 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The December 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
December 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in December
6 total Sat, Dec 5, 2026Nolan Davidson Champions Run Kansas City, KSFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Salty Santa 5K Hutchinson, KSFrom $55Details Sun, Dec 6, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City Overland Park, KSFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Wichita, KSFrom $25Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run Leawood, KSFrom $12Details Sun, Dec 20, 2026Candy Cane Course - Wichita Wichita, KSFrom $27Details
Common Questions About Running a December 5K in Kansas
When should I sign up for a December 5K?
As early as you can. 4 of these December 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now.
How much does a December 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $27, with paid entries running from $12 up to $55. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.